WRAP program at risk as funding dries up in Lawrence
City and county officials weigh new commitments to Bert Nash WRAP as the school district trims grants. County adds 225000 for next year while city leaders demand district support. leaders warn the program could end if one partner pulls out. Bert Nash plans to operate through fall with 21 staff.
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Bush urges rapid action to improve wounded veterans care
President Bush backs the bipartisan commission findings and presses Congress and the Pentagon to adopt all actionable reforms for injured veterans. The package could cost about 500 million annually, rising to 1 billion later, with goals including integrated care teams, expanded PTSD and TBI training, and a public MyBenefits site. Family support and faster Walter Reed reforms are highlighted.
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Rural students top city peers in science study says
A federal Education Department report finds rural students outperform urban peers in science at all grades and read and do math better in many levels. Rural teachers report higher satisfaction despite lower salaries, with smaller schools and closer community ties noted as factors.
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Speed limit tweak eyed near Baldwin City school area
KDOT spokesperson Kim Qualls said a statewide speed limit rise will apply to a U.S. 56 stretch in Osage, Douglas and Johnson counties, effective in about a month, excluding city limits. Baldwin City officials debated changing limits in front of the school, but no active talks exist. annexation has been discussed as a potential option.
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